Archives for July 13, 2018

‘Malone is the first player to sign after the Sabres extended six qualifying offers last month. Forwards C.J. Smith and Danny O’Regan got $874,125 offers while Nick Baptiste got $787,500 and Justin Bailey got $715,000 (All deals are for one year with a standard 5-10 percent raise based on previous salary).’

‘The deal is reportedly worth $787,500 at the NHL level. The 23-year-old is expected to enter the mix in preseason to potentially earn a spot in the bottom-six for the Sabres for the 2018-19 campaign.’

‘Malone (6’0″, 197 lbs., 4/30/1995) made his NHL debut in the last game of 2016-17 before completing his first full professional season in 2017-18. In 73 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) last season, he recorded 22 points (12+10) and added two assists in three playoff contests. The Buffalo, New York native’s 12 goals ranked second among Amerks rookies.’